Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)

Part 1 E+W Natural England and the Commission for Rural Communities

Chapter 1 E+W Natural England

Powers of Secretary of State E+W

15 Guidance E+W

(1) The Secretary of State must give Natural England guidance as to the exercise of any functions of Natural England that relate to or affect regional planning and associated matters.

(2) The Secretary of State may give Natural England guidance as to the exercise of its other functions.

(3) Before giving guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult—

(a) Natural England,

(b) the Environment Agency, and

(c) such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.

(4) The Secretary of State must publish any guidance given under this section as soon as is reasonably practicable after giving the guidance.

(5) The power to give guidance under this section includes power to vary or revoke it.

(6) In discharging its functions, Natural England must have regard to guidance given under this section.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 15(1) in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

I2 S. 15(2)-(6) in force at 2.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1176, art. 4